Resource Guide for Activism at Home

Reversing Inequality: Healthcare Justice is a UU Value

2017 Conference Supplemental.

The Nuts and Bolts of Outreach at Home

Our Social Justice friends have drafted many helpful resources used to navigate activism and outreach on many fronts. Our line-up includes ways to develop social media skills, improve letter writing abilities and creative guidance on enriching relationships within congregations and building communication with your elected officials. There is a resource here to accommodate many strategies.

ResistBot helps you fax your elected officials via text. Find out how here.

Helpful Articles to Frame Our Justice Work

“Fake or Real? How To Self-Check The News And Get The Facts” article here.

by Wynne Davis at NPR

Fake news stories can have real-life consequences. On Sunday, police said a man with a rifle who claimed to be "self-investigating" a baseless online conspiracy theory entered a Washington, D.C., pizzeria and fired the weapon inside the restaurant.

So, yes, fake news is a big problem.

These stories have gotten a lot of attention, with headlines claiming Pope Francis endorsed Donald Trump in November's election and sites like American News sharing misleading stories or taking quotes out of context. And when sites like DC Gazette share stories about people who allegedly investigated the Clinton family being found dead, the stories go viral and some people believe them. Again, these stories are not true in any way.

Stopping the proliferation of fake news isn't just the responsibility of the platforms used to spread it. Those who consume news also need to find ways of determining if what they're reading is true…”

“Quick—without stopping to think—answer this question, speaking out loud: what is a Unitarian Universalist (UU)?

Say it out loud: A Unitarian Universalist is...

Did you know where to start? How long did it take you to finish? Would someone who has no understanding of Unitarian Universalism have glazed over before they heard what you had to say? Would you give the impression of someone knowledgeable about and grounded in your faith?

The first rule of effective advocacy is to have a clear message. Establishing yourself as a UU voice in the community, either as an individual or as a spokesperson for your congregation, means being able to communicate clearly who and what we are…”

By Chris Letts, Maiya Zwerling of the Friends Committee on National Legislation

“Members of Congress have to listen to constituents — it’s the only way they keep their jobs — but not all communications with Congress are equal. These tips will help you communicate effectively to solve problems and change policy.

A former congressional staffer provided insider knowledge on how you can influence Congress. As a grassroots lobbying organization, we wanted to give you the full picture!

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